With its elaborate, illustrated border and stylish legend, this April 1949 map of the British Isles was made for framing. Features: Counties and their abbreviations; roads, railways, and canals; elevations; castles, ruins, cathedrals, famous churches, battle sites, lighthouses, and other places of interest.

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With its elaborate, illustrated border and stylish legend, this April 1949 map is as attractive as it is informative. Features: Counties and their abbreviations; Roads, railways, and canals; Elevations; Castles, ruins, cathedrals, famous churches, battle sites, lighthouses, and other places of interest. This version is laminatedfeaturing a "write and wipe" surface and durable plastic covering.

With its elaborate, illustrated border and stylish legend, this April 1949 map of the British Isles was made for framing. Features: Counties and their abbreviations; Roads, railways, and canals; Elevations; Castles, ruins, cathedrals, famous churches, battle sites, lighthouses, and other places of interest.

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